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Recent Examples of ice storm
Scientific origin theories have ranged widely over the decades, from ice storms to lightning fires.
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Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
In the case of ice storms, the NWS will alert an ice storm warning if meteorologists expect ice accumulation of 1/4 inch or more on all surfaces.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In addition to more expensive power, the TAB study found, Texans would also get a higher risk of blackouts in the heat of summer or in future ice storms.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 9 May 2025
First came an Oval Office meeting with Trump brokered by Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, a Republican, to discuss Michigan issues, which included an air base, Asian carp devastation of Lake Michigan and help dealing with a recent ice storm.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
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Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
In the case of ice storms, the NWS will alert an ice storm warning if meteorologists expect ice accumulation of 1/4 inch or more on all surfaces.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In addition to more expensive power, the TAB study found, Texans would also get a higher risk of blackouts in the heat of summer or in future ice storms.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 9 May 2025
First came an Oval Office meeting with Trump brokered by Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, a Republican, to discuss Michigan issues, which included an air base, Asian carp devastation of Lake Michigan and help dealing with a recent ice storm.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice storm
Noun
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The sound does much of the work in action sequences obscured by blinding snowstorms and flashing emergency lights, punctuated by creative acts of accidental self-harm that save our protagonists from certain death more than once.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search, which is soon expanded with the aid of local neighbors and local law enforcement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors had alleged Read struck O'Keefe with her car outside of the Canton home of fellow police officer Brian Albert after a night of heavy drinking in January 2022, then left him to die there during a major blizzard.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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These walls can climb thousands of feet high and stretch for miles, cutting off the horizon in seconds, similar to a blizzard in winter.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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Temperatures to heat up in KC The recent stretch of cool, fall-like weather is coming to an end, as temperatures are expected to climb above average later this week.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Between flights, unpredictable weather, and a packed itinerary, vacations can come with a lot of variables.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The tempest over the logo began last week, when the company announced plans for a simplified design featuring only the company’s name.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Joking aside, this week’s teapot tempest prompts a serious question: how did an anonymous social media influencer gain the trust of 144,000 followers, and dupe a reputable newspaper to beleive they were doxed.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Strong storms are expected Tuesday evening along the Colorado-Kansas border, including parts of Bent, Kit Carson, Prowers, Cheyenne, Kiowa and Yuma counties, according to the severe thunderstorm watch.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice%20storm. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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